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Fuel distributor to close Arran depot due to ageing storage tanks
...depot is used for the supply of diesel, heating oil and gas oil all of which will continue to be supplied. With one of the three storage tanks reaching the...
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Interview
Challenging gender stereotypes as an apprentice tanker driver
...when it comes to certain roles such as tanker driving, Fuel Oil News caught up with Leah Snow, a relative newcomer to the industry to hear more about how she...
Insight
Reducing fleet costs: how technology is reducing costs
...answers the question: who really needs a delivery right now? Intelligent tank data analysis shows that, on average, only 42.3% of a diesel tank’s capacity is used, which means 57.7%...
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Tank storage industry buzzing after “best StocExpo yet”
After meeting together at StocExpo, the world-leading tank storage and future fuels event, earlier this month, the tank storage industry is buzzing with new thinking, new technology, new contacts and...
Insight
Driver training: starting out on the right foot
...designed to ensure that all tanker drivers in the UK are trained and assessed to a consistent standard in loading, transporting and offloading petroleum fuel products from road tankers. Ten...
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Par Petroleum’s charity tanker hits the road to raise funds
A specially branded tanker, created by Par Petroleum, has taken to the road to raise money and awareness for a local heart charity. Joining forces with the Red Sky Foundation,...
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Reynolds Training Services partners with Smartflow on ISGOTT V6 app
...International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (better known as ISGOTT) provides clear guidance on how the operational interface between vessel and terminal should be managed safely. This includes...
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Williams Tanker Services partners with Cappellotto
Williams Tanker Services (WTS) is delighted to announce a brand new partnership with Italian waste tanker manufacturer Cappellotto, one of the world’s largest and most reputable manufacturers of waste tankers...
Opinion
What is the best Christmas present for a fuel distributor?
...the white stuff did drift down, snow shoes for drivers and tankers would also be good. Oil – not such a dirty word these days ‘We’ve been really quiet; November...
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Distributor Diaries December 2024 – the latest news from our community
...and I am excited for the future!” Congratulations Abbey from the Fuel Oil News team! Centre Tank Services – Lauren celebrates 10 years This month, Centre Tank Services (CTS) is...
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Suttons working with Border Force in fight against smuggling
...fit out a suitable tank, based on our existing training design, to show how the tank could be modified to hide contraband.” Border Force will also use the tank container...
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Search on for tanker driver of the year
...of Oil 4 Wales. “We now want to find and highlight the great work of the best tanker drivers for 2022 – the individuals who have not only been incredible...
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On the fuel tanker agenda
...DVSA and the Health and Safety Executive. Dangers and safe operation Regulation and issues with tanker approvals Inspection and certification ADR testing and enforcement Latest developments with fuel tanker components...
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Tasca acquisition fuels further growth
Wakefield-based tanker manufacturer, Tasca Tankers is on track for further expansion after acquiring the business and assets of Maidment Tankers. “It was with regret that we learned of the difficulties...
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TankCare TankStream – fuel quality and wetstock monitoring
...not only to check fuel stock availability, but also the fuel’s condition.” TankStream’s instrumentation will monitor up to eight tanks and eight sensor packs. Tank contents are polled every 20...
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Thoughts on fuel prices – November in review
...the other being China and India’s switch to Russian oil. China’s Zero-COVID policy As mentioned last month, demand from China has a significant impact on the oil price. Despite growing...
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Distributor diaries August – the latest updates from our distributor community
...Oils – supporting their community Nolan Oils, the Bicester-based fuel distributor, is always keen to support and help their local community. Over the last 12 months, they have sponsored and...
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Domestic heating oil users urged to place orders now
...oil users. In a statement on behalf of the liquid fuel industry trade association Ken Cronin, CEO commented: “We welcome the increased support to £200 for heating oil customers this...